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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.17 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.17 and 110.56 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.17 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.17 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.17 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 34,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513.52/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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